Articles filed under Tollways
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'Squeaky wheel' Bill Morris, George Pradel off tollway boardOct 24, 2011 12:00 am - Three financial experts — including one who voted against a major toll increase — were ousted from the Illinois tollway board even as it's poised to borrow billions for ...
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Tollway budget ties in rate hikes with new construction spendingOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - Toll increases that kick in Jan. 1 will raise millions to fund a massive construction program, and the Illinois tollway’s new budget reflects that change with a capital ...
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One traffic jam gone at I-90 and Tri-StateOct 07, 2011 12:00 am - Your commute into Chicago on I-90 just got a little easier. The ramp bridge from the southbound Tri-State Tollway onto the eastbound Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) ...
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The Soap BoxOct 01, 2011 4:00 am - He who giveth ... ... Can't taketh away, at least not once it's listed as an employee benefit. That's the tollway authority's explanation for why it's not putting an end...
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Tollway says employees pocketed $25,000Sep 29, 2011 12:00 am - A dozen Illinois tollway employees are accused of taking $25,000 in tollway funds, with four of them allegedly pocketing drivers’ money while recording them as toll-free...
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Taxpayers group sues to stop toll increaseSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois tollway shouldn’t even exist let alone have a spike in rates Jan. 1, a lawsuit filed by a taxpayers’ watchdog group claims. Taxpayers United of America sued...
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Huntley will have western access at I-90Sep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Construction should start this spring on a full interchange at Route 47 and the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) in Huntley. Currently, access is limited to drivers traveling ...
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The SoapboxSep 17, 2011 5:00 am - Wheaton hero honored: Thoughtful work went into the efforts of a committee that recommended the commons of Wheaton North High School be named for Staff Sgt. Robert Mille...
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Metra to weigh another $225,000 in consultant feesSep 11, 2011 11:00 pm - Let's say you're a transit executive starting a new job at a commuter rail agency, which has just gone through the worst year of its life replete with scandal, tragedy a...
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Would you pay more for I-90 express lane?Sep 07, 2011 12:00 am - Tollway drivers using I-90 could pay extra for a fast lane in the future on top of increased rates that go into effect Jan. 1. The new revenues from the express lanes co...